Roles: Amari: enslaved African American, Government official

Freddie: Settler, Family Member.

The event affected the Enslaved African Americans by making more places for more slaves to work. While it kept slavery in some places keep slavery, other states were slavery free. It wasn't until "slavery catchers" became a thing that it was all disrupted, leaving more spots open for slaves to be sent to. With the Louisiana Purchase, the question of slavery became both geographical and political, and ushered in a period of national debate between pro-slavery and anti-slavery states to gain political and economic advantage. In our opinion, we think that it's a really bad thing because the slaves are given the opportunity to be sent to new places to be enslaved and to work more.

Settler/landowner/ Native American ( Indian Removal Act)

1. How does this event affect you or your group? It forces your people off ancestral lands, breaking treaties and destroying homes and communities.

2. Does it expand your freedom, wealth, or power? Or restrict it? It severely restricts all three you lose land, sovereignty, and security.

3. How do you feel about the government’s actions? Support or oppose? Strongly oppose the government's ignoring Native rights and acting unjustly.

4. What would you do in response? Advocate, resist, or adapt? Many would resist through protests or appeals others might adapt to survive relocation.

United States

*   Potential Gains:

    *   Acquisition of vast territories (California, New Mexico, Arizona, etc.).

    *   Expansion of U.S. influence and power in North America.

    *   Access to valuable resources (gold, land for agriculture, etc.).

    *   Fulfillment of Manifest Destiny ideals.

*   Potential Losses:

    *   Financial cost of war.

    *   Potential for increased sectional tensions over the expansion of slavery.

    *   Loss of American lives.

    *   Damage to international reputation.

*   Possible Actions:

    *   Military invasion and occupation of Mexican territory.

    *   Negotiation with Mexico for land purchase.

    *   Exploitation of internal divisions within Mexico.

    *   Justification of war through claims of self-defense and Manifest Destiny.

Mexico

*   Potential Gains:

    *   Preservation of territorial integrity and national sovereignty.

    *   Potential for foreign support against U.S. aggression.

    *   Maintenance of cultural and historical ties to lost territories.

*   Potential Losses:

    *   Loss of significant territory to the United States.

    *   Economic devastation and instability.

    *   Loss of Mexican lives.

    *   Damage to national pride and prestige.

*   Possible Actions:

    *   Defensive military strategy to repel U.S. invasion.

    *   Guerilla warfare tactics.

    *   Seeking diplomatic intervention from European powers.

    *   Negotiation with the U.S. to minimize territorial losses.

• makayla williams